J.w. Faulk Elementary School vs. Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Should you attend J.w. Faulk Elementary School or Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J.w. Faulk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.w. Faulk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
430 students
291 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#802 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
70
43
Grade 1 Students
65
54
Grade 2 Students
67
49
Grade 3 Students
67
50
Grade 4 Students
56
51
Grade 5 Students
65
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
91%
90%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
n/a